Chef

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Cafeteria
• Fast food

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Ensure compliance with government regulations

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• East Indian
• Vegetarian
• Halal

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Gloves
• Uniform
• Equipment

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Parking available